“He has tirelessly driven forward work to rid the world’s most impoverished communities of deadly war debris and saved thousands of people from being killed or severely maimed by landmines or bombs,” said Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond, who presented the award.

Despite his formidable reputation, Willoughby has been a strong supporter and friend of Political Minefields — even opening HALO’s archives to assist with the “Sudan’s Expensive Landmines” report. Political Minefields wishes him a hearty congratulations!